~Evermore~ (Twilight x Yor)

Chapter-28 ~ Reparations

"What- what do you mean.... you're the assistant director of WISE?", asked Loid as he was clinging on to Yor and the helicopter's support handle.

"Don't fret. All of your questions will be answered soon enough. Just wait till we reach our safe location.", the man replied.

Yor chimed into the conversations, barely able to speak, "W-W-Where... w-w-what l-lo-cation?"

The shopkeeper suddenly responded, "Thorn Princess, are you hurt? Do you require medical attention?"

Loid replied, "No. She is alright... just adjusting to the shock of all the events that have happened."

The shopkeeper said nothing and continued to pilot the helicopter. Surprisingly, there were no chasers, which was very anticipated. This was because the helicopter itself was a stolen SSS helicopter pretending to search for the actual culprit.

Loid and Yor both closed their eyes and slept because they had nothing else to do and they desperately needed sleep.

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They both woke up lying next to each other in a room which seemed like a classic hotel room. It was dimly lit and there were no windows. Loid woke up and walked towards the door. Suddenly, the door opened itself.

"Welcome, Twilight. I hope you had a nice sleep, I'd like you to meet a person, a very important person. Oh and please bring Mrs. Forget as well."

Twilight who was half dazed wasn't able to comprehend, "I'm sorry... what?"

The man replied, "Oh please you and Mrs. Forger just come out of the room, we will explain everything."

Yor also woke up from the bed and followed Loid and the Shopkeeper out of the room. They were both puzzled after they exited the room. The place they were in wasn't a hotel at all, it was a secret government conference station. The room lead to a huge round table conference hall.

However, except for Yor and him, there were only two other people inside the hall. The shoopkeeper and the other man the shopkeeper mentioned to Twilight.

Loid recognised the man as soon as he saw him, "Wait... sir... you're the prime minister.... What is going on here?"

The man who was sitting on the main chair rose up and greeted Twilight, "Well, yes. I am the Prime Minister of Ostania. Please have a seat."

Loid and Yor sat down on the round table next to each other.

The shopkeeper also sat down. "Alright. Let me make one thing clear. Yes, I am the shopkeeper - the leader and founder of the Garden. And yes, I am the assistant director of WISE - the Black Buck. And why is the Prime Minister here? To thank you."

Loid was confused, "To thank us?"

Black Buck handed Twilight a newspaper, "Have a look, Twilight. Your plan - it actually worked. Not only did it just boom over all media stations, but has also received recognition from countries all around the globe, condemning the Unity Party. Everyone has bought the story because of the correct framing done by our media team and as per your directions. We are proud."

Loid had a look over the newspaper , the mainstream Ostania newspaper itself was condemning the National Unity Party for organised crime and assassination.

"But what about the trial?", he murmured.

The prime minister responded, "What trial?"

He replied, "The SSS one- Ohhhh..."

The prime minister smirked, "I am the Prime Minister for god's sake. Of course, I can pull some strings, Mr. Forger."

Twilight replied, "But sir... there is obviously going to be both national and international investigations into this matter."

The PM responded, "And, I assure you that you won't face any legal or in fact any trouble at all as a gratitude token from our party for you letting us have such a huge PR win. You've basically secured us the next election, Mr. Forger. Not only this, but you'll also receive 5 Million Dalcs from our side. You went through hell to stop hell from coming, but in return you brought us heaven. And for that, we are grateful."

Yor entered the conversation, "Sir, whatever we did. We did not do it for the money... we did it for our moral reasons and for the integrity and safety of the world and this country's people. Yes sir, this indeed is a huge win for your party, but-"

"Let me cut you off right there, Mrs. Forger. Yes, the country is in safe hands, like it was before. Yes, our party has corruptions on certain levels, but unlike Desmond's Party, our policies are for freedom, economic development and increased role of Ostania in the international community given our past. We also aim to normalise the West as our ally and strengthen diplomatic ties. All sorts of things that the other party could've and would've never done.", he said.

"I have a question sir. Not even a question, it's a demand. I demand for the safety and public respect of the Desmond family. They have already suffered a lot and we want you to please ensure that thief family doesn't face any harassment or legal issues regarding Desmond assets.", said Twilight.

The PM smiled, "Of course. We are not demons, Mr. Twilight. And we also ensure the same thing for your family as well. Angels like you die in the dark so people like us can live in the light. But congrats, this time you'll have a chance to live in the light as well. We do feel sorry for all what you've suffered till now."

Loid smiled, "We were just doing our duties, sir. Thank you so very much. Assistant director, I have a question for you.... Where is Sylvia Sherwood?"

The AD smiled, "She has left the country now. Nobody knows where she had gone or to whom."

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The next day while Yor and Loid were in their taxi home, Loid asked a very important but strange question.

"What now, Yor... what happens to us.........?"